Tortuga Setout Backpack Review // Pros ✔️ and Cons ✖️

[@Nomads.Nation]

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What do YOU think of the Tortuga Setout Backpack? Comment below 'Love it' or 'Hate it'

[@ariostogomez-franco4294]

Love it! Also love the content. I think you are onto something with this walking format. Keep it up!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Ariosto Gomez-Franco thank you so much for the kind words. More walking reviews are on their way!

[@PingHousehold13]

Really enjoy mine! Before COVID hit we traveled weekly for work and this was almost a perfect solution all around!These videos are awesome! Very informative and enjoyable to watch!

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@PingHousehold13 Totally agree - the Setout rocks! And thanks for the kind words!!!

[@jeremiahhanks6328]

I have this bag, brought it with me to Egypt/Jordan. I highly recommend this bag, far more pro’s than cons! It fits SO much stuff in it & I love being able to not have to check my luggage & just throw it in the overhead compartment!!!!!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Totally agree Jeremiah! It's huge, it's functional, and super comfy - thanks for the comment!

[@vincenthernandez3009]

Great video review. I just bought the 35L version and I am Super excited that I bought the right backpack for me. HAPPY TRAILS Vince H.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much Vince!

[@cesarnyc]

After watching over 10 of your videos, I finally took the plunge with this backpack. I went for the 35L size as I don’t really need that much more space and I added the three-cube option as I wasn’t too sure about the big, open interior compartment. I received it yesterday and I’m simply in love with it, can’t wait until I try it out on a one-week trip next Tuesday. As I had commented in one of your other videos, I think your reviews are awesome so it was a pleasure buying it through your link. Keep up your good work!

[@Nomads.Nation]

So happy we could help and even happier that you love the bag! It’s so well designed and made - let us know how your travels go with it 💪🏽💪🏽

[@cesarnyc]

6-month follow up: still love this backpack. Just as you pointed out, the outside surface scratches easily but that’s not a real negative, it’s just another earned travel scar…

[@user-ee4xu9lh4k]

This is the best review of this bag I've seen. Interested in the rest of your content now!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Appreciate that! Be sure to also check out our Building a Backpack project on our KZbin homepage 💪🏾

[@Whats-DanT-Up-To]

Nice review. You forgot to talk about the laptop section near the back

[@Nomads.Nation]

Oh crap! Good look Dan, I totally forgot! Too many features haha

[@bellaluce7088]

I actually really love the look of the front of the Tortuga Setout, and am bummed that they changed the design so much with the Outbreaker. To me it looks simple, sleek, and elegant. The loop on the top by the shoulder straps is a GREAT feature to hang the bag on public toilet stall doors for anyone who sits to use the facilities. Wish they'd bring this bag back with a deeper clamshell on both sides and slightly darker interior color to show less dirt. The way you describe the interior materials makes me want to own it!

[@Nomads.Nation]

It was a great pack... RIP

[@bellaluce7088]

@@Nomads.Nation Yes, RIP, or hopefully zombie/Frankenstein resurrection. ; - D

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@@bellaluce7088 💯

[@unfi6798]

Hey matey! This has to be the best presentation by far, it is very detail pack full of information & functionality. The sceneries are great too, really dig the alleys, paths & roads, which has brought to my attention. Whcih side of the road do they drive on where you are/were while doing this vid? Really enjoy this segment mate. One item. One focus. Muliple usage. Cowabunga dude, you're stepping up. Hence therefore 2 reason why we watch this channel, one being all your high end packs are functional and two because you have the passion in what you enjoy doing and that is educating the viewers all over about a simple pack that will make any traveller's experience the best journey/adventures there is. Double Cowabunga matey. Good luck in future endeavours. Stay safe. Stay true.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much! This was actually one of our first reviews that we ever published, but I’m glad that you think the content is still relevant and helpful. ❤️

[@lpeters2777]

Appreciate the review! Was waiting for your thoughts on this vs. the Outbreaker in the wrap. Any thoughts to share? Thx!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Outbreaker > Setout Thanks for the love!

[@mikerathmell6271]

Great review Aaron. Like the humour and format. Can’t wait till Tortuga finally give us a 40 l. Subscribed. Best Mike UK

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for the sub Mike!!!

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

Front organiser pocket has other downsides. 1) it has pocket on top of pocket and a larger one behind. All are flat and effectively take the same volume. Even very thin items interfere with each other. 2) the 35 litre and Setout Divide (26-34l) work very well as brief case mode (getting in and out of taxi or car). But the contents of these small pockets easily drop out and fall to the bottom of the pocket. 3) The space or volume in front of the pockets is larger enough for rain jacket which lifts the content of the small pockets when you pull it out. In autumn/fall of 2021 the Setout products are not listed as available. Only the heavier sail cloth Outbreaker three backpacks. X-pac versions of any of these with an organisational pocket with depth would be knock out - tough lighter x-pac and the awesome straps hen well loaded or after hours of walking around before going into a hotel to shed the weight.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Great points Gerald! I personally prefer the Outbreaker to the Setout.

[@flinters17]

I have this bag and it's OK. Definitely good for weekend travel or if you are truly a 1-bag traveler, but if you prefer bringing a carry-on and a small backpack, it's pretty hard to do with this. The whole selling point of this bag is the fact that it's basically a carry-on backpack. Personally I like to buy gifts and food to take home and I find that the 45 L is ever so slightly too small for that and all my other shit, so I bring a 2nd bag. But now I have to hold one of them and carry the other on my back. When my wife and I travelled to Japan for 2 weeks (seems so long ago now), she had a roller bag and a regular backpack, and she was way more mobile than I was. I was struggling with walking long distances carrying this massive bag. When used as a backpack, it's comically huge, and I was definitely not comfortable after 15+ minutes.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Great points Justin - this thing is definitely a freaking tank

[@bobo9085]

Why wouldn’t you leave it at the hotel or hostel and just use a day bag with the necessities for that day¿?

[@mrb8950]

Why would you even be carrying the bag for 15 minutes?? Home to airport, airport to hotel. Unpack. Done. Use a small daypack for exploring. 🧠

[@flinters17]

​@@mrb8950sounds good until you go from hotel 1 to hotel 2, or if you live somewhere that's a bit of a walk from the train to the airport. I can think of endless scenarios where you'd need to go more than 15 minutes with all of your luggage. 🧠

[@designdolphin]

Are you going to do a review on Tortuga Setout divide?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hopefully soon, it's on the wish list :)

[@B3Dcool]

I’m IN LOVE with the Tortuga Outbraker and Setout, I was planning on buying the Outbreaker but Tortuga doesn’t have international shipping and I couldn’t find the Outbreaker anywhere else so I’m getting the Setout that’s available in Amazon, thanks for the reviews, you were the one that made me fall in love with the Tortuga Backpacks :”D

[@Nomads.Nation]

So glad to help! I love tortuga bags as well - let us know what you think about the bag after you’ve tested it for a few weeks

[@selan1335]

i love your videos!!! keep it up!!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much!! Be sure to subscribe :D

[@selan1335]

@@Nomads.Nation sure, did))

[@jeffbiederman9218]

More great content. Many thanks.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for watching Jeff!

[@ChristiaanCorthier]

awesome video

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thank you so much!!

[@Ibrahimsito2030]

Thanks for the review, the best price at the moment is at amazon 45L for $119

[@Nomads.Nation]

My pleasure, and that’s a great price!

[@Northstar_004]

cant wait until you review the Bellroy transit backpack Plus!

[@Nomads.Nation]

It's on our wish list! It looks so beautiful 🤤

[@Northstar_004]

@@Nomads.Nation YUSSSSS!!!

[@annndddrre]

Great videos on these higher end backpacks. I also have a question: can you tighten it at the top to bring it closer to your shoulders so that it sits tight on you rather than hanging uncomfortably away from you? I seem to remember some other review saying that you can't do that, but I wonder if they updated it in the meantime.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for the nice comment! And yes, you can tighten it a bit, but how much it tightens depends on your body type, as well as any changes/upgrades they have made to the packs

[@leafletleaflet]

Awesome channel! So the zips are YKK, but are they water resistant? I can't seem to get a clear answer from the website and I figured it would have been mentioned but it's good to know either way for sure (makes or breaks the laptop compartment for me really)

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thank you so much! So yes, the zips are YKK but they are NOT PU coated / water resistant. Instead I'd recommend looking at the Tortuga Outbreaker.

[@rusherxiii]

Great view. Unfortunately turtuga does not ship outside of the US. So the fellow European has to look for another carry on backpack.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks dude! Check out the Minaal Carry On or the Aer Travel Pack 3 - they are both great alternatives and ship to Europe

[@rharvey071]

Heading to Europe in June (Dublin, Dubrovnik, wedding in Belgrade, and Barcelona) for about 15 days. I’ll need to be carrying my wedding shoes and attire. Do you think this 45L is too big? Also I’ll be flying between countries, think I’ll have a problem with this as a carry on? This is my first trip to Europe and there’s so many backpacks out there my brain is F****ing exploding 😂.

[@Nomads.Nation]

I think 45L is too big for budget European airlines, so you’ll probably have to check it. Take a look at the dimensions of the bags of the airlines you intend to fly and the dimensions of the bags you are interested in - that’s a good place to start. Alternatively, if you want a bigger bag to carry more stuff, just accept that you’ll have to check it sometimes

[@beps8737]

Nice Review. I'm about to buy one and I'm torn between Setout (35L) and Aer Travel Pack2. Which one you suggest? (Max 35L for me as I'll use on low cost fly in Europe). The problem is that there are lot of reviews of this 45L and the main point for all(and yours) is that is massive... so I can really rely on same pros/cons for the 35L. (You did forget the pc poket but is ok, really good review). Pleasee tell me your opinion

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for the comment! I'd go with ATP2 :)

[@ivanchau11]

How well does this bag stand out compared to the current travel packs? Would you say from your perspective its still worth it today?

[@Nomads.Nation]

this one is discontinued - check out its replacement - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH3RiWx4epqHe68 - similar size and one of the comfiest large travel bags out there

[@ivanchau11]

@@Nomads.Nation oh I know! But do you think this bag still can hold up as a great pac today? (From your perspective)

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@ivanchau11 yes I do, depending on the price point

[@rharvey071]

I found this on eBay for $100. Do you think at that price point I’m at a good value for dollar over shelling out more for a newer pack?

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@rharvey071 assuming it's in new-ish condition, yes

[@tadeuszlufik]

They dont make this bag anymore. Theyve rebranded the Outbreaker as the Travel Backpack and discontinued the setout.

[@Nomads.Nation]

I know... sad face

[@WolverineTradez]

Great vid

[@Nomads.Nation]

thank you!

[@nayahri]

Did you say that the sternum straps are removable? How do you remove them?

[@Nomads.Nation]

You should be able to unclip them :)

[@epiedra99]

Does the setout have a pass thru slot? Thanks!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hey Erick! It does not... I don't think... 91% sure... maybe double check with Tortuga though just in case 😅

[@roti1873]

Have they improved the internal material?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Not really sure tbh...

[@sugarbear1225]

👍🏾

[@Nomads.Nation]

❤️

[@eliasmedia]

Thanks for the review. Love the detailed description and scene changes. Not a fan of the disturbing arrow when "fading" between screens, had to stop watching the video.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hey Elias, thanks for the Love! I was debating the arrow thing myself, at first I thought it looked cool, but I've gotten rid of it on the later videos. its a bit jarring yes.

[@roti1873]

Where the heck do I buy anything? Every brand and every possible type of bag is sold out.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Dude I know lol, Covid is a bitch. Supply chains are destroyed worldwide right now.

[@roti1873]

@@Nomads.Nation Doubly so when you live in a place with hefty import taxes & steep shipping fees like Peru.

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@roti1873 but look on the bright side, at least you can eat delicious ceviche everyday! 🐟🇵🇪

[@roti1873]

@@Nomads.Nation very true.

[@eythanamiller4199]

I think we need a few more metaphorical examples so we can understand how big the main compartment is? 😂

[@Nomads.Nation]

Did I mention that it’s as big as a canyon? 😉

[@eythanamiller4199]

@@Nomads.Nation also wondering how well it actually compresses? If I only had it packed 3/4 ish full and wanted it to be thinner, will the straps do a good job of cinching it in and helping it not be tooo floppy? I know it’s not super structured so I’m not expecting that but just wondering how well it does this..

[@fraac]

specs calls it 'outbreaker'

[@Nomads.Nation]

ah shit, thanks for that!

[@dreadedone3247]

Dooooop

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thaaanks